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The Ultimate Climbing Mt. Everest Quiz

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Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain, rising 29,035 feet (8,850 meters) above sea level. The Nepalese call it Sagarmatha, "goddess of the sky," and the Tibetans living north of the mountain called it Chomolungma, or "mother goddess of the world." Take this quiz to learn more about climbing Mount Everest.

Can You Name These Countries From an Outline in 7 Minutes?

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Some countries have such a unique outline that it is easy to spot them, even when they are not on a larger map. If you’ve got geography on the brain, do you think you can identify each of the countries in this quiz from its outline in just 7 minutes? The clock’s ticking, so start the quiz!

What Are the 7 Largest Countries in the World by Area?

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The seven largest countries in the world account for nearly half of the world's land area, but one is far larger than the rest. Do you know what the largest country is?

Test Your Knowledge Of Countries Around The Globe With This Jeopardy-Style Quiz!

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Hey, armchair travelers! Can't afford to get new stamps in your passport? Take our countries of the world quiz instead! Just for extra fun, we've set this one up Jeopardy-style, with all the answer choices in the form of questions. Good luck!

Haboobs Are Mother Nature's Worst Dust Storms

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Haboobs are giant walls of dust that can come seemingly out of nowhere. How are they created and are they different from sandstorms?

How well do you know these famous firsts in modern history?

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You never forget your first ... or do you? Everyone remembers Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, but do you remember the name of the first human in space? Test your knowledge of 'firsts' in modern history with our quiz!

10 Countries With Perfect Climates

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A perfect climate means different things to different people. These 10 countries span the globe and offer a wide range of climates to satisfy any taste -- hot, cold or in-between.

10 Scary Modern Technologies

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Some of our modern technologies can be a little scary. Take a look at 10 modern scary technologies, including computers taking over the world.

How Agent Orange Worked

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UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.

How Tardigrades Work

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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on 'Doctor Who.' It's an ancient water bear, of course! Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

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